It was requested by one of my readers that I give an example of a day in my life. I chose to write down a full day and share it with you honestly. Here we go:

I woke up at 6:00AM and thanked my Creator for another day, and then hung out in bed for half an hour reading emails and playing words with friends and scramble on my phone. You may think I was wasting time but they say word games are good for the brain :). Anyway it’s fun!

Then into the bathroom where the first thing I do is test my PH with a PH strip (It was just the right color green this morning) yay! I test it under a stream of 1^st morning urine. If it’s ever too yellow, which signifies too acidic. I will try to figure out why. Is it stress, or how I ate? To help remedy that I will have a few of my glasses of water with a spoon or two of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and stevia because it is so alkalizing.

The next thing I did was weigh myself. I am sorry but that is one thing I can’t seem to give up (I have tried) although I don’t believe I allow it to rule my life any longer. I don’t think it’s a good thing for most people to weigh in every day, just sayin’.

I then downed 16 oz. of clear delicious water to rehydrate after my long night. I got my exercise gear on and went downstairs to do my “Brazilian Butt Lift” video. Many days I go for a brisk walk outside, but the 27-degree cold made me choose to skip that today. I also love to do yoga when I can and I am trying to get some ballroom dance lessons going.

Some mornings I do a shoulder stand for 5 minutes on a special chair for inversions, they say it’s like an instant facelift.

I stopped off in the kitchen first and took fermented cod liver oil, a Mega flora probiotic pill and a ½ cup of Homemade fermented cabbage juice (it has so many probiotics, and is my new Obsession! It has been known to bust cravings too!) I also drank 1 tbsp. of Pure Synergy (a super nutritious green powder) in 8 oz. of water, and took a magnesium supplement.

I did my video (it was the sculpt class using weights). Upstairs again to shower and get dressed. Pray and breakfast. Breakfast today was some organic blueberries and a cup of organic goat milk kefir, stevia and Ceylon cinnamon. I recently found out that Ceylon Cinnamon is the one that really helps stabilize blood sugar levels. It’s a bit spicier than regular cinnamon and a bit pricier. I also had a big cup of tea with pastured organic whole milk and stevia.

I did some chores around the house, called in some grocery orders and now to work. E-mails, newsletters, clients and touching base with some family members (we have a lot of birthdays in January J) Happy Birthday Renee!!! Love You!

Drank lots of water in between all of that stuff. I try every day to set my timer for 15 minutes and Tap on something. It’s called my personal peace procedure. As an EFT coach I feel obligated to work on all my issues as well as yours! 🙂

12:30 my stomach calls. Time for lunch, which I like to be my biggest meal. In the middle of the day our digestion is strongest. I had a nice piece of wild salmon topped with mustard, coconut aminos and sesame seeds. I made a salad with fresh organic curly kale, organic cucumbers, organic grape tomatoes, organic avocado, organic alfalfa sprouts, a drizzle of x-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice Himalayan salt and pepper. Fermented sauerkraut to top it off…Hits the spot! MMMMMM. See a picture above. I had a big cup of plain hot water about ½ hour after lunch.

At about 3:00 I did a one-minute meditation (breath in and out hard through the nose for 30 sec and then closed my eyes for 30 sec and feel the buzz, it’s awesome!). After that I had an organic apple with a tbsp. of raw almond butter, and some nori seaweed strips, and another big cup of tea.

Today was a busy day so I wasn’t so munchy, but every day I have a big plate of cut veggies available so that if I feel like I can munch. I always cut jicama, peppers, fennel, celery, carrots and cucumbers. My goal in life is to get my body used to just 3 meals a day and no snacking. Dr. John Doulliard claims it makes your digestive fire very strong. Maybe one day…

Time to cook dinner. Tonight we are having chicken soup, stringbeans with zaatar spice and kalamata olives, organic London broil with sautéed mushrooms and onions, a big mixed salad, and arame seaweed. Every day I have at least one serving of some type of seaweed. Can’t forget about those amazing sea veggies people!! I like to eat small portions of great food at night so I know it will digest well.

I ate in between seeing clients at about 6:30-7:00. Before dinner I had a ½ cup of My fermented cabbage juice again. I like to leave time between my last meal and bed so I just had 2 cups of caffeine free tea with fresh mint, stevia and water.

I like to hit the sack at 10:30-11:00 which works most nights. Before I sleep I do my gratitude thing. Sometimes I journal and sometimes I am too tired, so I mentally go through all my blessings and positive gifts.

So much for a sample day. Just know that I am not big on doing the same exact things every day. I like a big variety of foods, teas and vegetables. My schedule changes every day as well. I just want to say that I really try to be a great example to my clients, my friends and my family, so you know I will keep you posted with any new and exciting additions, just can’t keep it to myself…J

If you have any questions about anything I do or any comments please ask in the “comments section” below this article.

Got light? Winter blues are getting a lot of us by this point in December. For some, it is as if we have a serious depressive disorder when all we need is a way to get our body clocks back in order. Those body clocks are called circadian rhythms and are set in nature with the rising and setting of the sun.

I have been researching a lot about circadian rhythm enhancement these days. I see clients who are feeling a little bit down, sluggish and out of sorts. What I have found is astounding. Many people are being treated with anti depressants, but there is a great, natural way around it.

When circadian rhythms are disrupted, even if it’s not at the point of being diagnosed with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), we are at a greater risk of developing cancer, heart disease, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, hypothyroidism, and a host of other diseases. According to Paul Jaminett, PH.D., infertility and obesity may also be circadian rhythm disorders. Our immune systems are the strongest when our circadian rhythms are on beat. So instead of being sick and fat there is a lot you can do.

The easiest strategy to correct an offbeat circadian rhythm is, you guessed it, light therapy. There are many sunshine-simulating lights available HERE on my website, that when used for ½ hour a day, usually in the early morning, will help tremendously. You can take a test HERE that will determine the best time for you individually to use the light.

Other tips for keeping your circadian rhythm functioning well:

1) Get outdoors in the early morning, and afternoon for a quick walk or bike ride or any other type of moderate exercise you like. 10-20 minutes. Being outside in daylight is key. Even if it’s cold, grey, cloudy or yuck, it’s still daylight. I’ve been dressing warmly, walking outdoors early in the morning and in the afternoon. It really makes me feel good.

2) Restrict computer and TV viewing at night. Ending at least one hour before bedtime. It really makes a difference, try it. There is an app you can download HERE that adjusts the light of your computer, iPad and or iPhone screen for day and nighttime.

3) I just bought a pair of light blocking glasses that filter out stimulating blue light and give everything a yellow or brownish glow. I bought them HERE. I look a little too cool walking around the house in them, but hey, I do what I gotta do!

4) Limit or eliminate reading just before bedtime by a bright incandescent light bulb, which can stimulate your brain and disrupt circadian rhythms, and melatonin production.

5) Begin to turn down or turn off all bright lights in your house about ½ hour before bedtime, leaving a few candles in their place. I love it! It’s so retro! It’s so much fun to buy all shapes, sizes and scented candles.

6) Eliminate ALL light in your bedroom. This includes blue light from LED on alarm clocks, green power light on an electric toothbrush, and streetlights shining in through your bedroom window. If you can’t eliminate all the light, use a sleep mask like Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. Yup, getting your circadian rhythm on can be very glam.

7) Another important “to do” in winter is limit hibernating activities and engage in more social activities. Get friends together for day trips or just to sit by the fireplace.
Find cool Jazz bands, and other indoor musical fun, museums, movie fests, and shows of all kinds.
The local zoo is a fun stop in winter, and usually not very crowded. Book a hayride or bundle up and visit a nearby farm. Those winter nature trips have their own special feeling. Did I get you in the mood? Go for it!

8) Adoption of a bedtime that allows a full night’s rest, and is consistent from
night to night.

9) And you knew I was gonna say it; no daytime carbs. Yes I am a crazy woman about balancing insulin. Unbalanced insulin during the day is really bad for circadian rhythms. If your going to have a potato have it in the evening, puh-lease!!!

Before you know it, you’ll be feeling so happy and full of energy, you might think its summer already! Or maybe you’ll think you woke up on a great vacation in some exotic place. Even when you realize you are home and it’s winter, all those great ‘happy chemicals’ will be hard at work.

Best of all, these things will contribute to a much healthier, happier and productive winter season for everyone who follows these tips. It’s an investment that’s well worth the effort!

Be green, never be blue, eat the rainbow.

with love and many blessings,

Joy

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A Day in the Life of Joy Harari

It was requested by one of my readers that I give an example of a day in my life. I chose to write down a full day and share it with you honestly. Here we go:

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